5 ways to keep your work safe and secure 1. Add a password to your files In Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, use a password to help prevent other people from opening or modifying your documents, workbooks, and presentations. A B To set a password from an open file, click File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password. Create a password and Confirm it. Then Save the file to make sure the password takes effect.
2. Change permissions or stop sharing your files or folders See who your OneDrive files or folders are shared with, change sharing permissions, or stop sharing. A Go to the OneDrive website. B Select the shared file or folder you want to adjust, then select the Information icon. C To disable a sharing link, select the X next to it. E D Select Manage access. To change sharing permissions, select Can Edit or Can View, then select Change to…. F To stop sharing, select Can Edit or Can View, then select Stop Sharing. G
3. Secure your device with Windows Hello Windows Hello provides enterprise-grade security for your Windows 10 devices. No need for a password; sign in with just a look or a touch. Select the button. A Then select Settings > Accounts. B Select Sign-in options. Under Windows Hello, you’ll see options for face, fingerprint, or iris if your PC has a fingerprint reader or a camera that supports it. Select Set up and follow the directions. Once you’re set up, you’ll be able to unlock your device and sign in with a quick swipe or glance. C
4. Scan your device for threats Windows Defender Antivirus automatically scans your device for threats, and you can perform additional scans whenever you want. Select the button. A Then select Settings > Update & Security. B Select Windows Security > Virus & threat protection. C D View the Threat history area to see past and current threats on your device. Select Scan now to immediately check your device for recent threats. E Select Run a new advanced scan to run a full, custom, or offline scan. F
5. Restore your files A B C D E Recover your entire OneDrive up to 30 days after a malicious attack like ransomware, file corruption, or accidental deletes and edits. A Go to the OneDrive website. B Select Settings > Restore your OneDrive. Select a date from the drop-down list, or choose Custom date and time. C Select the earliest activity that you want to undo. D E Select the Restore button. Your OneDrive will be restored to the state it was in before the activity you selected. For more information, visit aka.ms/MW-security.